HorticulturePlan of Work

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Cumberland County CES

Title:
Horticulture
MAP:
Horticulture and Local Food
Agents Involved:
Anderson, Messenger, Hayward, Wilson
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Local Food Systems
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Pollinators
Situation:
Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:


Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Identify production methods to extend the growing season for fruits and vegetables.

Indicator: Producers installing and developing plans to extend their growing season for the market.

Method: Number of pounds sold in extended months (April and May; October and November).

Timeline: Early Spring and Late Fall.

 

Initial Outcome: Students gain an understanding of growing vegetables.  

Indicator: Produce living without much guidance for instructors.

Method: Pounds of produce harvested.

Timeline: Spring and fall.

 

Initial Outcome: Private pesticide applicators will complete a training course.

Indicator: Number of cards printed.

Method: Private applicator training materials (videos).  

Timeline: December and February

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Home Gardeners

Project or Activity: Production Systems

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK specialists, industry professionals, horticulture agents, etc.

Date: Spring

 

Audience: Fruit & Vegetable Producers

Project or Activity: Farmers’ Market Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK specialists, industry professionals, horticulture agents, etc.

Date: Monthly

 

Audience: CCES (K-5)

Project or Activity: Raised Beds, Orchard, & Tower Garden

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics/Junior Master Gardener

Inputs: Varies by topic

Date: September – April

 

Audience: All Schools Cafeteria Staff

Project or Activity: Healthy Servings

Content or Curriculum: Smarter Lunch rooms

Inputs: Schools, SNAP-ED, etc.

Date: Fall and winter

 

Audience: All Producers

Project or Activity: Soil Testing

Content or Curriculum: UK Soil Lab

Inputs: UK specialists

Date: Year around

 

 

Audience: Horticulture Producers

Project or Activity: Early blight tomato trials

Content or Curriculum: UK

Inputs: UK Horticulture Specialist (Gauthier)

Date: Summer 2022

 

Audience: Horticulture Producers

Project or Activity: PBPT Training's

Content or Curriculum: PBPT Training Materials

Inputs: UK specialists, industry professionals, Horticulture agents, etc.

Date: As Needed.

 

Audience: All Producers

Project or Activity: QPR Session

Content or Curriculum: QPR Materials

Inputs: UK specialists

Date: Late Fall

 

Audience: All Producers

Project or Activity: Private Applicator Training

Content or Curriculum: Private Applicator Training Materials

Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals

Date: December and February

 

Audience: Producers

Project or Activity: CAIP (cost-share) Training's

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK specialists, industry professionals, Horticulture agents, etc.

Date: Fall



Success Stories

Farm to Fork

Author: Chelsey Anderson

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Cumberland County Extension Office hosted a Farm to Fork event on July 21st, 2022 on Hill Street in Burkesville. This event was to raise awareness of local KY Proud produce and meat and fundraise for Feed My Sheep Food Pantry. The county received partial funding through Kentucky Department of Agriculture to host the event. In total, 84 individuals participated in the event, this included Sharon Spencer from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Qua

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Cumberland County Farmers Market

Author: Chelsey Anderson

Major Program: Local Food Systems

The Cumberland County Farmer’s Market started the 2023 season off to a racing start. The market became their own 501C3 during the off season. They are now operating on their own with no guidance from the Extension Office, except for training such as PBPT or Micro-processing. The vendor numbers have tripled since last season from three to nine. The market is offering everything from crafts, to vegetables, to live animals.  The vendors still accept Senior and WIC vouchers for county res

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